Architectural Photography Almanac (Page 5)

DJI Mavic 3 – It Is Finally As Good As We Wanted

by György Palkó July 25, 2022July 26, 2022 3

I wrote about the DJI Mavic 3 drone in March, and at the end of the article, I shared my wish for its improvement, saying “There are many unique benefits we get with this new drone, but there are still flaws. I hope that the Mavic 3’s issues can be resolved with software updates down the road, as they have done so far.”

Before and After LaGuardia’s Terminal C Project With Architectural Photographer Matthew McNulty

by Lexi Taciak July 22, 2022July 11, 2022 0

Architectural photographer Matthew McNulty submitted in a series that is a bit different from what we usually see around here, making it a welcome Project of the Week candidate! Matthew photographed LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal C during construction and after completion, producing a couple of awesome diptychs in addition to an overall great set of photographs.

A ‘Cardinal’ Highlight of Kansas City’s Artisan Home Tour (story behind the photos)

by Matthew Anderson July 20, 2022July 20, 2022 2

I think in any metropolitan area, the old 80/20 rule applies to the uniqueness of its home builders. For a majority of them, they seem extremely similar with design elements that show up in new builds over and over again. The other side of that coin though, are custom home builders willing to be different.

Alexander Bogorodskiy Shares The Realities of Yacht Photography

by Lexi Taciak July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 2

Yacht photography is one of those glittery niches relating to architecture and design photography that I often catch myself daydreaming about. I grew up on the Chesapeake Bay and spent almost every waking moment on the water, which is probably where my deep intrigue for this sort of project stems from.

Photographer and Filmmaker George Kroustallis Documents Casa da Volta From All Angles

by Lexi Taciak July 15, 2022September 19, 2022 2

George Kroustallis of Minorstep is an architectural and hotel photographer and filmmaker based in London. Today on Project of the Week, we are taking a dive into his lovely photos and video of Casa da Volta, a high-end villa resort at the heart of Comporta, Portugal.

Adam Gibson Transports us to a Jaw-Dropping Shelter on the Edge of Southern Tasmania

by Lexi Taciak July 8, 2022June 30, 2022 4

Today, architectural photographer Adam Gibson is taking us to ‘The Point’ – a jaw-dropping home designed by Tanner Architects in Southern Tasmania. The Point rests on a rural hillside, looking out over the ocean. Adam has done a beautiful job placing this house in the context of its environment, showing off the materiality, infusing each scene with an otherworldly mood, and helping us understand the details that make The Point so special.

The Countdown to COUNTDOWN – a Photo Book Exploring Cold War Era Nuclear Sites

by Lexi Taciak July 6, 2022July 6, 2022 0

I was recently introduced to a very interesting and eerie photo book project that is a collaboration between architectural photographer Adam Reynolds and fine art photographer Jeanine Michna-Bales – aptly named COUNTDOWN. Adam – who in addition to his client-commissioned architectural photography work – has photographed past projects like documenting Isreal’s bomb shelters.

‘Don’t Get In A Rowboat’ – The Story Behind Photographing The Pottering Shed With Jim Stephenson

by Lexi Taciak July 1, 2022September 19, 2022 0

On this episode of Project of the Week, UK-based Jim Stephenson tells a bit about blurring the line between film and photography, the importance of detail, and getting whisked away in a rowboat while photographing The Pottering Shed by Studio Mutt.

Shawn Talbot Interviews Dylan Patrick About His Career as an Architecture, Hospitality, and Aviation Photographer

by Shawn Talbot June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 0

I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Los Angeles-based architecture, hospitality, and aviation photographer Dylan Patrick. In this video interview we talked about Dylan’s move from NYC to LA, his transition from a headshot photographer to architecture, his shooting and editing process, his pricing and contracts, and his work in the hospitality field.

Calgary Based Architectural Photographer Eymeric Widling Shares His Approach at The Lakeview Residence

by Lexi Taciak June 24, 2022June 23, 2022 15

You might remember this dreamy project from the 2021 Project of the Year Award longlist. This series is by the fantastic Calgary-based architectural and interiors photographer Eymeric Widling. Eymeric’s thoughtful approach makes it easy to see why the judges held his work in high regard.

The 2022 MacBook Pro M2 is Now Available for Pre-Order

by Lexi Taciak June 20, 2022June 20, 2022 0

B&H has announced that the 13″ MacBook Pro with the M2 8-core chip is now available for pre-order! The M2 MBP is geared toward photographers and filmmakers who need a little more oomph out of Apple’s laptop offerings. Prices range from $1,299.00 to $2,499.00 for the newest iteration of the M2 MacBook and are available to configure with options like RAM in 8, 16, and 24 GB, SSD in 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, and 2 TB.

Scott Burrows Walks Us Through Photographing A Perfect Gold Coast Beach Apartment

by Lexi Taciak June 17, 2022June 16, 2022 0

Today’s featured project has been masterfully shot by Australian architectural photographer Scott Burrows. The Norfolk is a multi-residential apartment in Queensland, Australia. It was designed by Koichi Takada Architects and features gorgeous use of organic shapes.

Take a Look at Capture One Pro’s Fresh New Features

by Lexi Taciak June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 0

Capture One Pro’s latest update is here! On Monday, Capture One Pro showed off a host of new features and capabilities available in the new release of their editing software. The update that went live this morning contains many refreshed tools that will enable seamless switching between desktop and iPad editing and are geared towards tethering.

Iconic Architecture Meets High Fashion: Louis Kahn’s Salk Institute Hosts Louis Vuitton Fashion Show

by Justin Szeremeta June 13, 2022June 9, 2022 2

Last month Louis Vuitton’s creative director, Nicolas Ghesquière, unveiled his 2023 Cruise Collection at one of America’s most iconic architectural locations, the Salk Institute designed by the legendary architect, Louis Kahn. The first event of its kind to be hosted at the Salk Institute, the building’s travertine courtyard was converted into a temporary runway for the event.

Step Inside the 25hours Hotel With Dubai Based Hospitality Photographer Alex Jeffries

by Lexi Taciak June 10, 2022June 10, 2022 0

There have been so many wonderful examples of hospitality photography in the POTW submissions inbox lately, and one of my very favorites is Alex Jeffries’ photographs of 25hours Hotel by Woods Bagot. Alex Jeffries is a British architecture and interiors photographer based in Dubai who focuses on hotels, resorts, and hospitality projects.

Story of an Image – Woods Bagot’s Changsha Xiangjiang Fortune Finance Center

by Justin Szeremeta June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 0

This edition of Story of an Image takes us to central China to photograph a large-scale mixed-use development designed by global architects, Woods Bagot. We ended up staying on site for four and a half days to capture this skyline-defining project.

Levi Wells Photographs a Beautiful Example of Brutalist Architecture in Under an Hour

by Lexi Taciak June 3, 2022May 31, 2022 2

Today we’re checking out a gorgeous set of photographs by Mexico City based architectural photographer Levi Wells. Levi kicked off his shoot for the Hotel Casa TO in Punta Zicatela at sunrise and was able to move quickly and efficiently to wrap the shoot in less than an hour.

Get to Know Joe Fletcher on The Second Studio Podcast

by Lexi Taciak May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 1

Joe Fletcher is arguably one of the most admired architectural photographers, and – rightfully so – his work is held in high regard. His photographs are mesmerizing – infused with a sense of place and time, thoughtfully composed, and beautifully lit.

Adam Taylor Problem Solves His Way Through A Tricky Shoot on Oahu’s North Shore

by Lexi Taciak May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 2

Today’s featured project is a beautiful lesson in persistence, and your teacher is architectural photographer Adam Taylor. Adam is based in Hawaii and you probably know him as the man behind the “License Your Photos” course. One of his recent shoots, Haleiwa House by Peter Vincent Architects & J.

Business Tip – Don’t Be a Jerk!

by Matthew Anderson May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 3

For the years I worked in sales and marketing, there was a principle I kept in mind that I learned early on in my career: people do business with people they like. Barbara Corcoran from ‘Shark Tank’ has a fantastic quote related to this… “If people like you, they’re going to want to do business with you.